Bridging the Gap: Addressing Health Disparities in Dermatologic Conditions

Overview

Join a primary care physician in discussing common skin conditions in patients with skin of color. This 60-minute activity will help primary care clinicians recognize common dermatologic presentations in skin of color and address health care disparities in primary care.

Learning Objectives

• Review disparities among communities of color for common dermatologic disorders and statistics regarding access/referrals for dermatologic care
• Recognize presentations that are unique to people of color for psoriasis and other common dermatologic conditions
• Identify strategies to incorporate patient-centered, culturally sensitive care into primary care practice